Hobby Craft Convair B-36D Peacemaker - USAF #44-92095 1953 or #44-92033 1955, 1/144, HC1272
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$62
Very nicely molded kit that is still quite large in 1/144 scale. Features all recessed panel lines, some cockpit detail, full landing gear, separately molded rudder, rotating props and more. There are decals and paint guide for the two aircraft listed. The kit has never been started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Lees Hobbies Tuppence Pennyplane - 18 Inch Wingspan Flying Model Airplane, K221
Wood Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
High quality kit with an 18 inch wingspan. All components needed are included down to the pre-built-propeller assembly and 1/4 mil mylar covering material. The model has not been started. The small parts are still in the factory sealed bag and the larger parts have been inventoried complete. Includes plans with instructions.
Airframe Westland- Hill Pterodactyl MK 1 - Bagged, 1/72
Vacuform Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$24
Basic but very well molded vac kit of this unique aircraft. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes instructions. Vacuform models are not recommended for builders who are inexperienced with this type of kit.
Testors AC-130A Hercules Gunship, 1/48, 596
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair-
$182
Very large kit that is highly detailed featuring full cockpit and cargo bay interior, guns, optional position crew and cargo bay doors and much more. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. Please NOTE: this is a large kit, but Testors used an even bigger oversize box than was needed. If you don't care about the external box, I can ship this kit for slightly less without the box.
Testors Lockheed U-2C Spyplane - With Ground Handling Equipment - NASA / Black USAF-CIA / Camo USAF, 1/48, 516
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$44
Large scale kit includes ground trolley or the model can rest on the undercarriage and outriggers. The U-2C was the variant the Francis Gary Powers was flying on the mission over Russia. Includes aircraft handling cart and markings for all aircraft listed above; the NASA decals and paint are quite colorful and represent 'Earth Survey Aircraft No. 4.' Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. NOTE: decals have some damage, they were stuck to the plastic parts bag.
Ace Model Shop 1946 Ford Club Coupe, 1/24, 49R
Multimedia Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$42
From 1949/1950. Although Ford is not mentioned, there is no mistaking that this is the 1949 Ford Club Coupe, from the all-new line of cars that saved the Ford Motor Company. This well designed prefabricated model is primarily wood with plastic wheels and tires and with some metal details and other metal parts. Features main wood parts that are all cut to profile (cut in two dimensions) or die cut and with other wood stock such as dowels. There are four excellent one-piece plastic wheels/tires with tread, a number of metal parts (like a steering wheel, hubcaps etc.), metal stock and even decals. There are excellent instructions with detailed building text, full size three view drawings, photos of the assembly process and a very nice photo of the built model. This kit is designed to be motorized; however, Ace did not include the motorizing parts with the car and they had to be purchased separately. Never started. Inventoried complete and includes decals and instructions. The famous modeler Gordon A. Babb founded Ace in 1942. Mr. Babb was born in 1897 and became a well-known builder and competitor in the model field with aircraft and cars. National 'how to' hobby magazines often carried details articles about how to build his designs. In his first year in business, he sold 1,800 jeep kits. By 1952 the line had greatly expanded the line to hot rods, T-rods, midgets, roadsters and much more and he was expecting to sell 600,000 model kits. Mr. Babs was famous for inventing the first gas-powered midget racer model which sparked a nation-wide building spree and speed competition. His 'Ace Model Shop' was in Pasadena, California and the mailing address was 60 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Later the address was simply Ace Products, Pasadena 8, California. Most solid 'display' kit producers in the 1940s simply provided plans and blocks of wood, maybe with a few accessories. Ace went well beyond that with all cut-out parts, fully formed wheels and even some metal parts, occasionally small plastic details and sometimes even decals. The plans went well beyond the average also, featuring numerous views (not just three), detail views for sub-assemblies and even text instructions. There were at least 15 car kits in the line and also many military vehicles which were popular kits in World War 2. We don't know what happened to Ace 'Models Of Merit' but the introduction of plastic kits (started by the Highway Pioneers) put an end to most wood kit production.
Airfix DH Comet 4B - Dan-Air Skyking Series, 1/144, 03170-7
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Good-
$34
Still factory sealed but the seal has split and shrunk with age and drawn the box top convex on the top side, left side and bottom. Very nicely detailed and molded kit from 1980 features clear windows, full landing gear and passenger boarding stairs. Includes colorful Dan-Air London decals. The initial Comet Is were in operation long before the 707, which gave the British an incredible post-war lead in the expanding civil aviation market. Just as the Comet was flying high and orders were pouring in from around the world, Comets began to mysteriously fall out of the sky. Everything from lighting to terrorist bombs were blamed. For months the root cause went undiscovered. Then, in a landmark investigation that is considered the first modern post-crash autopsy, it was discovered that the stresses around a small ADF window on the top of the fuselage were causing metal fatigue failure when the fuselage was pressurized. To confirm this, a Comet I was placed in a water tank and subjected to pressurization stresses. After some time, a dramatic failure occurred. Then parts of a crashed Comet were pulled from underwater proving once and for all that this was the root cause.
Pantera TWO Su-22 M3 Fitter H, 1/72
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$29
SUKHOI SALE!! Includes two aircraft in the one box shown. They have never been started. Each is inventoried complete with all parts, decals and instructions present. Features very fine recessed panel lines, 'good' cockpit, wings that swing, external stores and more.
Aurora Martin B-26 Marauder - Famous Fighters Of All Nations, 1/46, 371-259
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$275
Very rare first issue from the early 1950s. When Aurora moved to the West Hempstead plant, they planned a series of very large scale bombers. All kits released up to this time had been small. Aurora's instincts were correct, and the B-26, B-25 and B-29 were a big sales success. This box art was done by Jim Cox and was only used for about one year, making it very rare. The kit has never been started and is inventoried 100% complete with all parts, large clear stand, instructions and decals. The box has great color, four solid corners with no repairs, no creasing, no stains, fading or writing, no cardboard tears or rips, no price tags and no tape beyond the factory sealing tape. There is light general wear and please note that the box displays slightly better than the 'Excellent' grade but it is rated as such because there is light general wear not visible in the photo and a 1.5" x 3/8" factory tape tear on the top long side.
Topping Martin GAM-83A (AGM-12B) Bullpup Air-to-Ground Missile
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$159
Rare Factory/Desk Promotional model produced by Topping for Martin. Missile measures 8 inches long. Condition is exceptional. Missile is 'mint' and base is 'near mint ++.' Correct stand says 'Martin GAM-83.' There are no repairs, no touch-ups and no cracks. Shipping insurance is required.
Aurora General Dynamics TFX F-111A - USAF, 1/48, 368-250
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$95
1969 issue hardbox issue of this classic kit. Aurora put forth an excellent effort for that time on this big F-111. It features good detail and swing wings, correctly retracting landing gear, pilot and radar navigator and Air Force markings. The kit has never been started. The small parts that were factory sealed are still in the sealed bags. The bigger parts that were never factory sealed have been inventoried complete including decals and instructions.
Tamiya Dornier Do-335 B-2 Pfeil Arrow Heavily Armed Version - (Do335B2), 1/48, 61088
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$79
Still factory sealed. Rare, limited issue with special wing-mounted cannon dated 2003.
Revell S-100 & Flak 38 German Fast Attack Craft - (S100 Class), 1/72, 05002
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$68
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. From 2006. Very highly detailed, 244 piece, large 1/72 scale Schnellboot model from new molds.
Dragon Flakpanzer IV Kugelblitz - With Crew - CyberHobby Issue, 1/35, 9109
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$36
Still factory sealed. Well detailed with 490 pieces. Includes the special "Achtung - Jabo!" four-man Panzer Crew from France 1944.
Entex Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II - 1959 To 1962 - (ex Hubley), 1/24, 9111
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$129
Still factory sealed and from the original Hubley molds. Very rare and the only injection molded model of this car in this scale. The model features full interior, some engine detail, opening hood, opening trunk, removable spare and more. This is not a high piece count kit. It is normally molded in colored plastic, clear, chrome plate and with rubber whitewall wheels.
Tamiya M1A1 Abrams 120mm Gun Tank, 1/35, 35156
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$36
Features movable turret, elevating gun, optional position hatches, clear plastic for periscopes, commander figure and accurate machine guns. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Sweet Macchi C-200 AS Tropical Type, 1/144, 6
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: NM
$29
Sweet Aviation Models are perhaps the finest and most detailed kits ever produced in 1/144 scale. This model features two complete aircraft kits with very fine recessed panel lines. There are two large and extensive decal sheets that even include all standard desert and 'smoke ring' camo for four different aircraft and even a full color painting guide. Never started. The parts are either inventoried 100% complete or still in the internal factory sealed bags. Includes decals and instructions.
Hasegawa Curtiss BF2C-1 - US Navy Fighter Bomber USS Ranger 1934, 1/32, JS064
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good-
$44
Excellent, large scale model of this classic 1930s US Navy fighter. Includes markings and painting guide for any of the aircraft on the USS Ranger in 1934 (VB-5B). Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions. The box displays 'good+' but NOTE: it is graded 'good-' because there is bug damage and age foxing on some of the side panels.
Special Hobby Junkers Ju-388 K/L, 1/72, SH72021
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$94
Rare limited production kit and the only injection molded '388. Includes resin and photoetched details. Never started. The parts are still in the internal factory sealed bags and includes decals and instructions.
Aurora SSN585 Skipjack - World's Fastest Atomic Submarine, 1/228, 711-98
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$125
Hard-to-find first Aurora issue of the famous Skipjack submarine. Dated 1959 and carries the correct oval sunburst logo with 'Famous Fighters' in the border. Fantastic Jo Kotula artwork. Kit features moving hull and conning tower planes, display stand and a removable hatch revealing bulkheads and reactor detail. Molded in gloss black. The kit has never been started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.